been to the General, and received a verbal express from him that all New-Hampshire men were dismissed, and that they might return home; and by the insinuation of him and his busy emissaries, about five or six hundred of our men inconsiderately marched off for home. Captain Cilley and I were miles from Cambridge when we received the intelligence, which was, to our unspeakable surprise, for us to return before the work was done. We immediately repaired to the General to know the certainty of the report, and on making application to him he told us that it was an absolute falsehood, for he never had any such thought; whereas he very highly valued New-Hampshire men, always understanding them to be the best of soldier, and that he would not have any of them to depart for home on any consideration whatever till matters were further compromised; and strictly inquired for the man in order to have him confronted. We replied the man was departed, and therefore we could not conform to his request. But since, we understand that his conduct hath stopped a number of men from coming in, and some officers that tarried have sent for their men to return back. Pray, gentlemen, don’t lent always be reported that New-Hampshire men were always brave Soldiers, but no Commanders. The desertion of those men causes much uneasiness among the remaining Troops, for we are obliged to use our utmost influence to persuade them to tarry. Gentlemen, I am, with all imaginable respect, yours and the Country’s most obedient and humble servant,                   

ANDREW McCLARY.

MARYLAND CONVENTION.

At Meeting of the Deputies appointed by the several Counties of the provice of Maryland, at the City of Annapolis, on Monday, the 24th of April, 1775, and continued, by adjournment from day to day, till the 3d of May, were present one hundred Members.

The Honourable Matthew Tilghman, Esquire, in the chair; Gabriel Duval appointed Clerk.

Resolved unanimously, That His Majesty King George the Third is lawful and rightful King of Great Britain, and the Dominions thereunto belonging; and that the good people of this Province do owe, and will bear faith and true allegiance to our said lawful and rightful King, as the Sovereign, constitutional guardian, and protector of the rights of all his subjects.

On motion, that a Committee be appointed to prepare a draught of a Letter to the Committee of Correspondence for Philadelphia, acquainting them that this Convention had received from gentlemen of their Committee an extract of a letter from New-York, communicating the very interesting and important intelligence, that a number of Troops were ordered for that City, which was to be the place of Arms, and fortified; that all communication between that City and the Southern and Eastern Provinces, was to be cut of; that the people of that Colony were concerting means to prevent such scheme, were embodying themselves, and desired the immediate assistance of the Southward Colonies, before the arrival of the Troops; that this Convention were greatly alarmed, and deeply concerned for that Colony, and therefore desired to be acquainted with the authenticity of that account, and the particulars thereof; and that the Committee of Philadelphia would give this Convention as full and particular accounts of the state of the Colony of New-York, and of their own Province, as they possibly can; what conduct it is expected will be adopted by their Colony, and of all other matters which they may think of consequence to the general welfare of America.

The previous question was moved for and put, whether the above question be now put? And resolved in the affirmative.

The above question was then put, and resolved in the affirmative.

The following Letter was accordingly sent to the Committee for the City and Liberties of Philadelphia:

Annapolis, Saturday, April 29, 1775, 5 o’clock, afternoon.

GENTLEMEN The extract of the, letter from New-York, communicating the very interesting and important intelligence, “that a number of Troops were ordered for that City, which was to be the place of Arms, and fortified; that all communication between that City and the Southern and Eastern Provinces, was to be cut off; that the people of that Colony were concerting means to prevent such schemes, were embodying themselves, and desired the immediate assistance of the Southward Colonies, before the arrival of the Troops,” was this morning, about 10 o’clock, received, and immediately laid before the Provincial Convention now sitting.

The Convention are deeply concerned for New-York, and request to be acquainted with the authenticity of that account, and the particulars thereof; and that you will advise them what conduct it is expected will be held by New-York, your Province, and the Jerseys, on the very interesting and trying occasion.

By order of the Convention:

MAT. TILGHMAN, Chairman of the Convention.

Resolved, unanimously, That all Exportation from this Province to Quebeck, Nova-Scotia, Georgia, and Newfoundland, or any part of the. Fishing Coasts, or Fishing Islands, and to the Town of Boston, ought immediately to be suspended, until the Continental Congress shall give further orders therein.

Resolved, That it is earnestly recommended to the inhabitants of this Province to continue the regulation of the Militia, as recommended by the last Provincial Convention; and that particular attention be paid to forming and exercising the Militia throughout this Province; and that the Subscriptions for the purposes by the said Convention recommended, be forthwith completed and applied.

Resolved, That it is the sense of this Convention, that the Honourable Matthew Tilghman, Esquire, Thomas Johnson, Junior, Robert Goldsbqrough, Samuel Chase, William Paca, John Hall, and Thomas Stone, Esquires, the Delegates of our Province, or any three or more of them, do join with the Delegates of the other Colonies and Provinces, at such time and place as shall be agreed on; and in conjunction with them, deliberate upon the present distressed and alarming state of the British Colonies in North America, and concur with them in such measures as shall be thought necessary for the defence and protection thereof, and most conducive to the publick welfare. And as this Convention has nothing so much at heart as a happy reconciliation of the differences between the Mother Country and the British Colonies in North America, upon a firm basis of constitutional freedom, so has it a confidence in the wisdom and prudence of the said Delegates, that they will not proceed to the last extremity, unless, in their judgments, they shall be convinced that such measure is indispensably necessary for the safety and preservation of our liberties and privileges. That, in the present state of publick affairs, this Convention is sensible that the measures to be adopted by the Continental Congress, must depend much upon events which may happen to arise; and relying firmly upon the wisdom and integrity of their Delegates, this Province will, as far as it is in their power, carry into execution such, measures as shall be agreed on and recommended by the General Congress.

Resolved, That it be recommended that the sum of Six Hundred Pounds be raised in the different Counties of this Province by subscription, under the direction of the several Committees, in the following proportion:

In St. Mary’s County, Thirty-Six Pounds; Charles, Forty-Eight Pounds; Calvert, Twenty-Two Pounds; Prince George’s, Fifty Pounds; Anne Arundel, Fifty-Two Pounds; Frederick, Eighty Pounds; Baltimore, Fifty-Six Pounds; Harford, Twenty-Eight Pounds; Worcester, Thirty-Two Pounds; Somerset, Thirty-Two Pounds; Dorchester, Twenty-Nine Pounds; Caroline, Twenty-One Pounds; Talbot, Twenty-Four Pounds; queen-Anne’s, Thirty-Two Pounds; Kent, Thirty-Four Pounds; Cecil, Twenty-Four Pounds.

And that the several sums to be raised on the Western Shore be paid to Mr. Charles Wallace, of the City of Annapolis; and the several sums to be raised on the Eastern Shore be paid to Mr Thomas Ringgold, of Chestertown, to defray the expenses of the Delegates at the ensuing Continental Congress.

Resolved, That it is recommended to all ranks and denominations of people, to use their utmost endeavours to preserve peace and good order throughout this Province.